saeley Posted March 2, 2014 Share I was mugged very early this morning, guy jumped out a bush while I was going up, push my bike so I feel over, pulled a knife and said he wanted my stuff, luckily I didnt have my cell but he got cash and an iPod, then ran cross the road to a parked red car. Was pretty shaken so dont remember much else, thanks to the cyclist that arrived just after and helped me. A lesson to myself, dont ride alone even on weekends when you think it might be busy. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted March 2, 2014 Share Eish. Sorry to hear of your ordeal. Good thing it was'nt worse. Lesson to all not to ride alone in those remote places. This really pisses me off. Edited March 2, 2014 by Cippo Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 2, 2014 Share Damn, glad your safe. a Bike can always be replaced, but not your life. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 2, 2014 Share OP: glad you are ok. Bit of a rough lesson to learn. i would have hoped that given the rash of bicycle related thefts and the fact ppl are clocking up the early morning miles in the run up to the biggest cycling event in teh western cape, the cops would've kept up a mobile presence along certain routes. While I do appreciate they have limited numbers to deal with a very large and increasing criminal presence, some mitigation would be nice Also, does anyone know who the guys were along the route from smitties to slanghoek that were sitting roadside with walkietalkies? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 2, 2014 Share Why dont the Police or some of the Vigilante groups setup a sting operation at the Hot Spots? johannrissik 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC007 Posted March 2, 2014 Share What time was that? I would have expected the roads/argus route to be filled with cyclist today. lucmccann 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite Posted March 2, 2014 Share Really sorry to hear what happened to you and glad that no body harm came to you. Clearly they know its peak season or that time of the year when there are more cyclists on the road and therefore target riders. Like Lexx said, police or some Vigilante or neighborhood watch in the hot spots! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organic Posted March 2, 2014 Share Also, does anyone know who the guys were along the route from smitties to slanghoek that were sitting roadside with walkietalkies? I think they're baboon monitors (and others doing research on the baboons). Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 2, 2014 Share I think they're baboon monitors (and others doing research on the baboons). interesting, thanks! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted March 2, 2014 Share this is terrible, we rode up there yesterday (first time for me in years) and I just was remarking how beautiful it is, glad to hear you're ok though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 2, 2014 Share Very isolated there if one is solo Terrible Glad you're okay. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleatsnCleavage Posted March 2, 2014 Share Shame Lesley sorry to hear, glad you are ok. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 2, 2014 Share Lesley, sorry to hear of your ordeal. Makes me so frustrated, "We" are basicaly helpless cannonfodder. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappi Posted March 2, 2014 Share Hi saeley sorry to hear about your ordeal What time was this? We did this route this am. Very early. Was it perhaps a mazda 323 single occupant? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G... Posted March 2, 2014 Share This has to stop, the incident with Simon now you in the same week. What is going on??? Glad you okay though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbp2007 Posted March 2, 2014 Share I went through there this morning around 9.30 - saw nothing untoward. But the antennae were on high alert, given the recent incidents. It's time we took back the roads and eradicated these scum. Perfect opportunity for PPA to fulfil its mandate, wouldn't you say? Not to mention the police, local councillor and Sanparks... anybody out there listening? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/136845-mugging-on-smitswinkle-this-morning-2-march/#findComment-2227479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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